A/N: Almondbutter and Simba fangirl thank you for the reviews. Simba fangirl, the story of Nala's death will be revealed this chapter. Enjoy!
Miranda followed the group of lions through a barren waste land. Skye had fallen asleep and so she now on her back. By the time the sun had started to set. Casting a dull orange and pink glow over the sky. Smooth grass touched her paw pads. With a gasp, Miranda looked up to see Simba staring at her with warm amber eyes.
"Welcome to the Pride Lands"
~O~
Kopa and Kiara sat at the peck of Pride Rock. Watching the sun go down, not far was their aunt Jasari. The golden lioness laid on her chestnut stomach as her head laid on her paws. While her green eyes stayed on her niece and nephew. The twins looked at to the darking kingdom where they spotted five figures heading their way.
"Auntie Sari"
The lioness perked her ears a sign that the cubs took to continue.
"We saw five creatures heading this way..." Said Kiara with wide eyes
"They look like lions"
Jasari stood and walked over to the peck where she saw what the prince and princess was talking about. As she looked closer, she noticed it was her brother. With a smile the golden lioness roared, alerting the pride to come.
"Jasari, what's going on?"
Jasari smiled at her mother. "Simba's back"
~O~
Soon Simba and his group reached Pride Rock. Where Jasari and Sarabi greeted him.
"What happened?"
Simba sighed before looking at his mother. "Long story but we have a new member to the pride"
Simba and the lioness shared a look. Before Simba looked back to his pride and family.
"Everyone this is..." The golden lion stopped and looked back at the light brown lioness. "What is your name?"
The lioness took a deep breath her light blue eyes on the ground before looking up.
"My name's Miranda and my daughter is Skye"
"Its a pleasure. I'm Sarabi, King Simba's mother and I welcome you and your daughter"
Miranda nodded as Simba spoke up.
"I bet you is exhausted. Sleep and I will introduce you to the pride tomorrow"
Miranda nodded and followed Simba up to the cave.
~O~
The sun had risen high in the sky when Miranda blinked her light blue orbs open. She looked to her side to see her cub missing. Miranda jumped to her paws and ran out of the cave to bump into something or someone. The light brown lioness shook her head before looking up. To share at a golden god...wait what? A light chuckle erupted her thoughts.
"Are you ok?"
Miranda nodded slowly before looking over the edge. Simba walked over with a smile on his muzzle.
"Wondering where's Skye?"
Miranda looked at the golden lion with wide eyes. Earning a light chuckle from Simba.
"She's playing with my cubs"
Miranda let out a sigh of relief before looking back out to the kingdom.
"Would you like a tour?"
Miranda slowly turned her head and nodded. "I would like that"
~O~
The tour was going great. They have seen half of the kingdom. A lot of thoughts stroke the light brown lioness. But one ate at the front of her mind the most.
"King Simba"
The two felines was walking side by side. Simba moved his head to look at the new member of his pride.
Miranda sighed deeply, "Where's your queen?" She then turned away with a blush. "If you don't mind me asking"
Simba stopped and looking to the bright blue sky as a sigh escaped his chestnut muzzle.
"She...she's no longer with us"
Miranda's eyes widen but another question nabbed at her mind. "What happened?"
Simba looked from the light brown lioness to back to the sky and let out a deep sigh.
"It happened six months ago. My mate...Nala...was leading the hunt...when a stampede happened. A zebra kicked her in the head"
Miranda gasped as tears formed. "I'm so sorry"
Tears fell from Simba's amber eyes, pulling in the heartstrings of Miranda. With her eyes close, she thrusted her head under Simba's. Simba's eyes widen but he closed them and nuzzled back.
~O~
Jahi walked in his cave to be greeted by Winda.
"Did it go successful?"
Jahi rolled his amber eyes before walking further into the cave and slumping down.
"What do you think!?"
The hyena walked over and sat. "So why the early return?"
"Simba came across some lioness and her cub. He asked them to join"
Winda nodded before walking over to the cave's entrance. "Well...you need to think of something"
Jahi groaned before turning his head and closing his eyes. Winda shook her head before lying down where she was and following her friend actions.